AN INDEPENDENCE FROM EUROPEFormer UK MEP Mike Nattrass

MEP backs new crusade for Bomber Command monument

UKIP MEP Mike Nattrass, whose father served as an RAF
World War Two Lancaster pilot, is calling on the nation to
support a major campaign for the bravery of Bomber Command to be
honoured.

The West Midlands MEP is urging people to support a £2 million
drive for a monument to be erected in London to pay tribute to
the courage of the servicemen of Bomber Command.

More than 55,000 aircrew from Bomber Command were killed in
WWII but despite these heavy losses no fitting memorial has been
installed in Britain to pay tribute to their heroism and the
sacrifice they made for King and country.

Yesterday (September 28), the Daily Express launched its own
‘crusade’ urging the people to back efforts by the
Bomber Command Memorial Appeal to raise almost £2 million by the
end of October to ensure a monument is built and unveiled in
London next year.

Earlier this month, UKIP MEP Mike Nattrass voiced his anger
over a German bid to scrap a memorial in Britain to Bomber
Command and said he was dismayed to hear that the Bild newspaper
was heavily involved in the campaign opposing the monument.

This week, Mr Nattrass said the Daily Express should be
applauded for backing the fundraising effort for the
monument.

Mr Nattrass said: “It is a national embarrassment that
there is no fitting tribute to Bomber Command.

“I welcome the launch of the new Daily Express campaign
to ensure this monument becomes a reality.

“Time is fast running out and I urge people to go online
make a donation to the Bomber Command Memorial Appeal,” he
added.